Chapter 20: The Prodigal Son's Return

p"Meng Jinyao replied, "Today I made an appointment with a friend to go boating. I saw Xuanyi and the son of Duke Wuan together on the lake. Seeing how well they get along, I thought my sister-in-law...In a carriage.

Gu Jingxi looked at the young wife sitting opposite him. She had a smile on her lips and curved eyebrows, looking extremely happy. It was probably because she had let out some anger, he asked: "Are you happy"

Meng Jinyao couldn't contain the smile at the corner of her mouth as she frankly admitted, "I'm pretty happy. People always say that officials are good at sweet-talking. If they want to please someone, they can certainly make them feel like they're on cloud nine. And if they want to anger someone, they can drive them to their grave. Today, I finally witnessed it firsthand."

After she finished speaking, her smile deepened. She really hadn't thought about Gu Jingxi's combat strength being so strong, and she hadn't expected Gu Jingxi to speak to her family like that. She had originally thought that Gu Jingxi was just putting on a show to appease them.

Gu Jingxi was choked, the little girl's praise sounded like insults when she said it. He chuckled and said, "My wife is quite talkative in front of me How come she becomes mute when she returns to her family"

"My husband is simply too powerful in battle. There's no place for me to shine," Meng Jinyao answered with utmost seriousness. She wouldn't admit that she was just here to watch the show. She added, "This is the first time I've seen them all get beaten like this. Thank you, husband."

Gu Jingxi replied, "My wife's words reminded me. If you are disgraced, I will be disgraced too. I am doing this to help myself, so my wife doesn't need to thank me."

Meng Jin Yao pursed her lips, feeling that this person couldn't stand to be thanked. She glanced at him and couldn't help but retort: "I didn't say you were helping me, just a polite thank you."

Gu Jingxi choked. "..."

He's really not shy, is this child a bit unpleasant Forget it, the little girl is rarely so lively, don't bother with her.

After a moment, Gu Jingxi carefully asked, "Madam, as the eldest daughter of the family and the first grandchild of the Meng family, you should be cherished by your family. Why is this" In the past, he hadn't paid much attention to this young lady because she was his son's fiancée. All he knew was that she was a generous and well-mannered girl. He never expected her to be so pitiful.

Meng Jin Yao was taken aback for a moment, then calmly replied: "I lost my mother right after birth. My grandmother believed I was an ill omen, and my father didn't care much for me. My stepmother appeared kind but had a cruel heart. My grandfather and your father were the best of friends. Fearing that after his death, the Meng family would mistreat me, my grandfather sought this marriage alliance. Out of self-interest, the Meng family wouldn't be too harsh."

Gu Jingxi found the Meng family's behavior absurd, and frowned slightly: "Having children inherently involves risks. It was Old Madam Meng who was foolish."

Upon hearing this, Meng Jinyao let out a mocking laugh. Her grandmother was indeed rather foolish. Turning serious but with a hint of playfulness, she asked her husband, "Are you not afraid that I'll bring misfortune to your marriage"

Gu Jingxi raised an eyebrow and said in a light voice, "Even if I die an unnatural death one day, it's not up to you, a little girl, to decide. Unless you plan on murdering your husband one day."

Meng Jin Yao frankly said, “That wouldn't be the case. It's good to lean against a big tree for shade.”

Gu Jingxi was slightly startled, then said: "Madam is indeed a clever woman."

Meng Jin Yao blinked and smiled innocently, saying nothing. She would be crazy to murder Gu Jing Xi. With Gu Jing Xi dead, she became a widow, a childless widow, her situation pitiful. As long as Gu Jing Xi was alive, at least she wouldn't be easily bullied.

Not long after, Gu Jingxi got off the carriage because he had something else to attend to and asked Meng Jin Yao to go back first.

It was still early, and Meng Jiny Yao didn't want to go back so soon. She ate lunch outside before heading home.

Meng Jinyao had just returned to Wei Rui Xuan, when Chunliu, the original head maid of Wei Rui Xuan, came forward and whispered to her, "Madam, the young master has just been brought back. The girl who ran away with the young master was also brought back together and is being held in the study in the front yard."

As soon as Chun Liu's words fell, Meng Jin Yao's eyes lit up. Suddenly interested, she said with a hint of mystery: "My son is back Then I'll go take a look first.looking at him expectantly and asking, "Husband, when are we going to have a child I don't have much to do now, and I have time to take care of a child."Gu Jingxi smiled and asked, "Does Ayao like chi...